There is positive value in the mythology that grew up around McChrystal's one-meal-a-day practice: people started thinking he was a 'zen warrior' or 'stoic,' which inspired commitment in those working with him, even though the mythology was exaggerated.
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General Stanley McChrystalEvidence Quote
“there's a value in sort of mythology sometimes because people started thinking you know mcchrystal's some kind of zen warrior... the reality is those things... made the people that worked with me intrigued and and in some cases inspired”
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A Masterclass on Leadership | Stanley McChrystal | Knowledge Project 132— The Knowledge Project PodcastCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:19:19 AM
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